: Men's roles often increase as they enter their 40s (from 25% to 31%), whereas female representation typically halves, dropping from 35% in their 30s to 16% in their 40s . Portrayal and Stereotypes

: By early 2026, reports indicated a significant "plummet" in female-led films, dropping from 42% in 2024 to just 29% in 2025 .

: In 2024, only 8 of the top 100 films featured a woman aged 45 or older in a leading role, compared to 21 films for men in the same bracket.